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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 778.42 and 172.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 778.42 and 172.57 is: 258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 778.42 = 172.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/778.42 = 172.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 778.42 × 172.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 134,331.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,331.94/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.83

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